Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash

Our Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash is probably the most comforting, hearty breakfast that’s excellent for any time of the 12 months. It’s acquired the proper steadiness of savory corned beef, caramelized cabbage, and crispy potatoes, you’ll need this dish for extra than simply your morning meal!

For extra Irish consolation meals attempt our Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage or our Slow Cooker Irish Stew.

The mix of tender, savory corned beef with crispy, buttery potatoes creates an irresistible taste and texture that’s certain to please everybody on the desk. The very best half is, this recipe is straightforward to make and might be custom-made to your tastes and preferences.

Ingredient Notes

• Corned Beef: This recipe is an effective way to make use of up leftover corned beef. Should you don’t have any, you should purchase pre-cooked corned beef from the deli counter and chop it up.
• Child Pink Potatoes: These are perfect for their dimension, waxy texture, and the truth that you don’t must peel them. Yukon Gold potatoes additionally work nice.
• Inexperienced Cabbage:  Inexperienced cabbage is finest right here. Slice it skinny so it softens rapidly because it cooks. In case you have leftover cooked cabbage, simply toss it in on the finish to heat by means of.
• Onion: We use yellow onions, however you need to use white as a substitute. Or use candy onions for extra caramelization.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic supplies the very best taste, however jarred minced garlic works too. It’s only a bit extra bitter.
• Butter: Provides richness and helps with caramelization. We use salted however you need to use unsalted butter as a substitute to manage the sodium stage.
• Parsley: Freshly chopped parsley is optionally available, however provides a pop of coloration and freshness to the dish.

Corned Beef

Whereas this recipe tends to be made when utilizing leftover corned beef, you’ve acquired different choices too.

Leftover Corned Beef: Should you’ve acquired extra corned beef from a St. Patrick’s Day feast (or only a good home-cooked meal), that is one of the best ways to make use of it up. Chop it into bite-sized items so it crisps up properly within the pan.

Deli Counter Corned Beef: Should you’re making this on the fly and don’t have leftovers, ask for thick-cut corned beef on the deli counter. You’ll need it at the very least ¼-inch thick so you may cube it up.

Canned Corned Beef: This works too, although it has a softer texture. It crisps up because it cooks within the recipe.

Potato Choices

Now for the potato choices! Pink Child Potatoes are our go-to and Yukon Gold Potatoes are at all times a favourite as nicely. We use each interchangeably for this one. No have to peel them—simply cube and boil.

Russet Potatoes can be utilized. These are starchier, which helps with crisping, however they’ll additionally break aside extra simply. If utilizing russets, peel them first and cube them evenly earlier than boiling.

Frozen Diced Hashbrowns are our shortcut choice. Use 2 cups of frozen diced hashbrowns and add them straight to the skillet after sautéing the onion and garlic. No further prep wanted!

Leftover Roasted or Boiled Potatoes additionally work nice for a hash. Simply chop them up and toss them in with the corned beef. Since they’re already cooked, you’ll simply have to crisp them up within the pan.

Secrets and techniques to the Crispiest Hash

Need that excellent golden-brown crust? We’ve acquired the chef’s secrets and techniques for you. First, use an enormous skillet—forged iron is finest, however chrome steel works too. If the pan is simply too crowded, issues will steam as a substitute of crisp up, so be certain every little thing is in a single layer.

As soon as your potatoes, corned beef, and cabbage are in, press all of it down with a spatula to get good contact with the pan. And right here’s the toughest half: don’t contact it! Let it cook dinner undisturbed for 7–8 minutes earlier than flipping—no stirring, no poking, simply let that crust kind.

When it’s time to flip, do it in massive sections to maintain these crispy edges intact. That’s it! You’ll have the crispiest, most scrumptious hash each time!

Serving Ideas

Flip up the warmth: Add a pinch of purple chili flakes or a touch of sizzling sauce for some further spice. You may even add some recent or pickled jalapeños for added texture and a spicy kick!

Add Veggies: You can too add different greens, comparable to carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms to customise this basic recipe and make it your personal.